WS 417 Women in the Economy

Different economic theoretical perspectives are presented to account for women's particular economic roles currently and historically. Emphasis on women's responsibility for child rearing and housework; women's relatively low wages; occupational segregation by gender; economic differences among women due to ethnicity, generation, and class; and policy issues with particular importance for women's economic situation. Expected preparation: Ec 201, Ec 202.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as Ec 417 and may be taken only once for credit.

Slash Listed Courses

Also offerer for graduate-level credit as WS 517 and may be taken only once for credit.